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Based on the research we did, we think PRS SE Carlos Santana Electric Guitar Santana Yellow is the best overall. Read on for the rest of the great options and our buying guide, where you can find all the information you need to know before making an informed purchase.
20 Best Selling Santana Best Guitar Solo (20 Sellers)
1. Prs Se Carlos Santana Electric Guitar Santana Yellow
Product Details:
The se santana is the se guitar that started it all. prs aimed to build an affordable guitar with quality standards so high carlos himself could play one on stage. the dream to honor santana’s signature tone and style became a reality with the se santana. carlos santana’s influence as a prs guitar player led to the development of our se electric guitar series, which launched in 2001. in honor of that legacy, prs is proud to offer the all-new se santana. the se santana is the first guitar in the se series offered with a 24.5 in. scale length and is also the first se created using the same silhouette as carlos’s revered american-made prs models. this guitar and its appointments honor santana’s skill and style better than ever and offer players great quality and value. includes gig bag.
Specifications:
Body shape |
Double cutaway |
Body type |
Solid |
Top wood |
Maple |
Body wood |
Mahogany |
Body finish |
Gloss |
Orientation |
Right handed |
Neck shape |
Wide Fat |
Neck wood |
Mahogany |
Joint |
Set-in |
Scale length |
24.5 in. |
Truss rod |
Standard |
Neck finish |
Gloss |
Radius |
10 in. |
Fret size |
Medium |
Number of frets |
24 |
Inlays |
Birds |
Nut width |
1.687 in. (42.8 mm) |
Configuration |
SS |
Neck |
SE Soapbar |
Bridge |
SE Soapbar |
Active or passive pickups |
Passive |
Series or parallel |
Series |
Piezo |
No |
Active EQ |
No |
Control layout |
Master volume, tone |
Pickup switch |
3-way |
Coil tap or split |
No |
Kill switch |
No |
Bridge type |
Tremolo/Vibrato |
Bridge design |
PRS tremolo |
Tuning machines |
PRS designed |
Number of strings |
6-string |
Country of origin |
South Korea |
Reviews:
PRS has been slowly improving this model over time and now, it's as close to perfect as you'll ever see for this price. The "wide thin" neck (10" radius, 1 11/16" at the nut) is very comfortable, the fretwork is immaculate (nothing sharp or sprouted), and although it's a gloss back, it's slick and fast (not sticky the way gloss can sometimes be). The 85/15 pickups are great: they can growl in humbucker mode or quack and sparkle in coil split mode. The coil split is a great feature and you'll actually use it, as it makes a big difference. The tone knob is responsive. The body is super light and very compact, and the ergonomics are great–both larger guys (I'm 6'2") and smaller ones seem to think it fits. And the trem system is much more comfortable and tuning-stable than any Fender six-screw system I've ever played: no sharp edges and it really does float and stay in tune (pop in arm, too). The only reasons NOT to buy this guitar are: you are a shredder who needs 24 frets or a compound-radius neck; you want 25.5" scale instead of the 25" that this has (the difference is noticeable only on the upper frets); you like a heavy guitar (this is light, at 7 pounds even), or you don't like PRS appearance. This is a fancy/pretty guitar, and it's hard to imagine giving it a relic look like an old strat. But really, looking like a strat is the only thing it can't do. It's now one of my two favorite guitars (the other is a self-built strat costing twice as much) and it so thoroughly occupied the niche that my Les Paul had, that I just sold the Les Paul. Sacrilege, I suppose, but the Les Paul felt like a thick rock (it was almost two pounds heavier) compared to this, and the tone was much less versatile than the PRS. Sad but true.Patrick
This semi-hollow PRS guitar is no different from others I've played. The quality is there in every category, right down the line. If I had to pick only one outstanding feature, it would be the in-house made 85/15 pickups. They produce the absolute best articulation of all frequencies. Every note can be heard evenly whether played clean or with distortion. Also, the natural sustain has few equals due to the materials and great construction standards of PRS.Indiana Bob
I'll admit, I don't play out much and haven't played this guitar out yet, but, the tones I get through my small boutique from these pick ups blow me away. It's easy to get great sounds from this one. I like where the volume and tone controls are located, I won't be hitting them while playing hard. As mentioned, the three way switch rattled, it seemed the hole that the hinge pin on the lever itself was too large. The switch functioned perfectly, but I replaced it myself. The fit and finish is otherwise outstanding! Fret work is great, Trem works flawlessly. The wide/fat neck shape matches my Singlecut Trem core model in shape and feel. It is nice that it came with a quality gig bag, many guitars at this price point do not. If you are looking to get started with PRS quality, this is a great place to start. If you are looking for a worthy addition to the collection, look no further, this one will not dissipointed!Wrigman
2. Santana: Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Cd
Product Details:
Santana has had an astonishing career with over 40 years in the industry. in 1999 santana made a major mark in the industry with the phenomenal supernatural which generated nine grammy awards, an all-time record for a single album project, including album of the year and best rock album, as well as record of the year, song of the year, and best pop collaboration, all for smooth. vocal collaborations with the like of michelle branch, chad kroeger of nickelback and steven tyler of aerosmith in the years that followed have opened santana up to a new legion of fans and it is with guitar heaven that comes the ultimate vocal collaboration. working from their collective encyclopaedic knowledge of rock, carlos santana and clive davis devised a list of guitar-centric titles. guitar heaven features new renditions of tracks from some of the biggest names in the business coupled with a whos who of guest vocalists to perform on every track.
Specifications:
Music Genre |
Pop, Pop Rock |
Performer |
Santana |
Record Label |
Sony Music Entertainment |
Physical Media Format |
CD |
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) |
0.41 x 4.25 x 5.25 Inches |
Release Date |
09/20/2010 |
Reviews:
There are some interesting duets here, but not all of the creativity works out well. While this is certainly a rockin' CD, some of the songs are a bit disappointing. The epic guitar solos, while fantastic, have been recorded high and are louder than the accompaniment at all times. Although this strange mix does feature Santana aptly, his guitar can be ear-splitting at times. A better balance with the guest singers would have helped. However, while some of the versions are just beefed-up shredders, Santana does add some interesting interpretation periodically. With some Latino beats and bluesy additions, he makes his mark. However, some songs stay true while others are a bit overwrought. Riders on the Storm and Smoke on the Water take the most getting used to.pasturederelict
You get what you see, a collection of great rock songs with the Santana's personal touch applied. If you like these classic songs and Carlos … "what do you want for nothing, Rubber Biscuit!?!". Makes me wonder how good the two bonus songs are for double the price? They should have just been on here.90125
My new favorite album. Didn't know he did covers of all the greatsdinner234
3. Prs Se Santana Singlecut Trem Electric Guitar Egyptian Gold
Product Details:
It's so smooth. the prs se santana singlecut w/ trem represents the outstanding talent and character of carlos santana. as one of the most popular and celebrated guitarists in the world, his slick, feel based lead licks and skill on guitar have been consistently inspirational. with this guitar, you can access the same excellent playability and tone which santana himself would demand from his guitars. it comes with tci 's' treble and bass pickups, which create a saturated, yet articulate, tone which is full of flavour. as such, you'll find that lead licks sing with clarity and melody, whilst rhythm licks are tight and crunchy. like no other. the prs se santana is in a league of its own, with the luxurious egyptian gold finish being modelled after santana's own personal gold leaf prs. the smooth mahogany neck combined with a rosewood fretboard give this guitar an exceptional level of playability, as well as excellent sustain to enhance each note and help it ring out. you'll also be able to add plenty of vibrato to your music with the whammy bar, as well as enjoying the beautiful warm resonance of the mahogany body. with this guitar, you can make your music shine with the same beautiful voicing and style as santana himself.
Specifications:
Body shape |
Single cutaway |
Body type |
Solid body |
Body wood |
Mahogany |
Body finish |
Gloss |
Orientation |
Right handed |
Neck shape |
Wide fat |
Neck wood |
Mahogany |
Joint |
Set-in |
Scale length |
24.5 in. |
Truss rod |
Standard |
Neck finish |
Gloss |
Radius |
10 in. |
Fret size |
Medium |
Number of frets |
24 |
Inlays |
Birds |
Nut width |
1.687 in. (42.8 mm) |
Configuration |
HH |
Neck |
TCI “S” Bass |
Bridge |
TCI “S” Treble |
Active or passive pickups |
Passive |
Series or parallel |
Parallel |
Control layout |
Master volume, tone |
Pickup switch |
3-way |
Bridge type |
Tremolo/Vibrato |
Bridge design |
PRS Patented Tremolo |
Tuning machines |
PRS-Designed Tuners |
Number of strings |
6-string |
Country of origin |
South Korea |
Reviews:
This guitar covers it all. Simple, good pickups, great tones. Everywhere I play it musicians come up and as WHAT is that guitar? It sounds great. (They don't say my playing sounds great) Only mods I have done is a Tusk black nut and blocked the tremolo. That seemed to solve any tuning issues. I thought the all gold might be too much but soon got over that. Fit and finish is PRS fantastic.Wade
Um es kurz zu machen: Tolle Gitarre. Ich besitze bereits die Santana SE Double Cut, welche eine gute Gitarre ist. Allerdings bin ich mit deren Klang nie so hundertprozentig warm geworden wegen der Santana-„S“ Pickups. Sie sind, nun ja, etwas eigenwillig, um es mal so zu sagen. Gerade der Halstonabnehmer klingt mir zu dünn. Verzerrt gefallen sie mir durchaus, aber clean hat mich die DC nie begeistert. Nachdem nun die Single Cut mit ihren TCI S-Pickups hier zu einem günstigen Kurs zu haben war, habe ich sie mir mal kommen lassen und war vom Fleck weg begeistert. Freilich ist Klang immer Geschmackssache und sie hat ihren eigenen PRS-Sound, wenn man das so sagen kann. Und den mag man oder nicht. Aber mich hat sie überzeugt. Die Gitarre fühlt sich wertig an, spielt sich leicht und die Tonabnehmer holen aus der Gitarre definitiv was raus. Clean gefällt sie mir ihrem lockeren, klaren Sound. Verzerrt schmatz und singt es, wie man es erwartet. Wenn man dann noch das Tone-Poti bemüht, kommt man dem Meister aus Mexiko schon nahe. Geht mehr in die Santana-Richtung als die Double Cut, finde ich. Hervorzuheben ist auch das Volume-Poti, das wirklich sehr präzise regelt. Was Bryan Ewald im Produktvideo auf Youtube zeigt, kann ich bestätigen. Die Verarbeitung ist eigentlich sehr gut, lediglich der Toggle-Switch läuft etwas hakelig und könnte sich bald verabschieden, aber bei Gitarren aus Fernost hat man ja gerne mal dieses Problem. Der Gigbag war außen voller Styropor-Krümel, keine Ahnung was die da gemacht haben. Auch auf dem Korpus fanden sich schwarze gummiähnliche Krümel, die sich aber leicht abwischen ließen. Das habe ich so auch noch nie gesehen. Sonst gibt es wirklich nichts zu meckern. Besonders gefallen mir Griffbrett und Bünde. Das Griffbrett ist schön glatt und nicht trocken und die Bünde wurden wirklich spiegelglatt poliert, nichts schab und Bendings gehen wie durch Butter. Auch wurden die Bundstäbchen perfekt abgerichtet, man hat nicht das Gefühl eine Raspel in der Hand zu haben. Der Hals ist allerdings eher kräftig, liegt aber gut in der Hand. Eine Gibson SG mit Slim Taper Neck ist sie aber definitiv nicht. Also wer eine Gitarre will um auf Santana zu machen, ist mit der hier gut beraten. Aber auch alle anderen, die einfach eine PRS SE für Blues und Rock suchen, dürfen – allein wegen der Tonabnehmer – ruhig mal einen Blick riskieren – wenn man Gold mag 🙂 Wenn man den Preis bedenkt, bekommt man eine überdurchschnittlich gut verarbeitete und gefällig klingende Gitarre.
Llevaba tiempo detrás de una guitarra tipo LP con dis humbuckers para suplementar el sonido liviano y blusero de mi Strato. Sobrepasa sin duda toda expectativa, construcción sólida, digna de PRS, cómoda, rápida y apantallada a la perfección 0 ruidos, y lo dice alguien que se pelea día tras día con la toma de tierra. En fin excelente producto y excelente atención de Madrid HI-FI. 10/10
4. Santana Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time
Product Details:
Santana has had an astonishing career with over 40 years in the industry. in 1999 santana made a major mark in the industry with the phenomenal supernatural which generated nine grammy awards, an alltime record for a single album project, including album of the year and best rock album, as well as record of the year, song of the year, and best pop collaboration, all for smooth. vocal collaborations with the like of michelle branch, chad kroegerof nickelbackand steven tyler of aerosmith in the years that followed have opnedsantana up to a new legion of fans and it is with guitar heaven that comes the ultimate vocal collaboration. working from their collective encyclopedicknowledge of rock, carlos santana and clive davis devised a list of guitarcentric titles. guitar heaven features new renditions of tracks from some of the biggest names in the business coupled with a whos who of guest vocalists to perform on every track. a very special dedication to george harrison comes together on guitar heaven, with while my guitar gently weeps, featuring singer india.arieand master cellist yoyo ma…the records first single 01 whole lotta love (featuring chris cornell 02 cant you hear me knocking (featuring scott weiland 03 sunshine of your love (featuring rob thomas) 04 while my guitar gently weeps (featuring india.arie & yo-yo ma) 05 photograph (featuring chris daughtry) 06 back in black (featuring nas)) 07 riders on the storm (featuring chester bennington & ray manzarek 08 smoke on the water (featuring jacoby shaddix) 09 dance the night away (featuring pat monahan) 10 bang a gong (featuring gavin rossdale) 11 little wing (featuring joe cocker) 12 i aint superstitious (featuring jonny lang) 13 fortunate son (featuring scott stapp 14 under the bridge (featuring andy vargas)
Specifications:
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer |
No |
Language |
English |
Product Dimensions |
5.62 x 4.92 x 0.4 inches; 4 Ounces |
Original Release Date |
2010 |
Run time |
1 hour and 47 minutes |
Number of discs |
2 |
Reviews:
Santana shows his versatility in thisa very good CD. He performs with various other rock and rap artists for a CD rocks really rocks. Has his own distinct latin guitar rhythum integrated with classic rock classics.fastfloyd1
Great vocalists covering classic rockstarskysteve53
Great covers of great songs. Carlos is still playing great and the quest list is impressive. some of the reworks on the songs are nice.akiwa
5. Santana – Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Class
Product Details:
Santana – guitar heaven: the greatest guitar class (cd new)label: sonyformat: cdrelease date: 20 sep 2010no. of discs: 1upc: 886977745928album tracks1. whole lotta love ft. chris cornell2. sunshine of your love ft. rob thomas3. can't you hear me knockin' ft.
Specifications:
Music Genre |
Rock |
Performer |
Santana |
Record Label |
SUPER D IND DIST |
Physical Media Format |
CD |
Track Listing |
11, 12, 13, 14, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Reviews:
Assez déçue par ce disque qui devait me rappeler des chansons de rock de l'époque
6. Santana : Guitar Play-Along Volume 21
Product Details:
The guitar play-along series has been specially created to help you play your favourite songs quickly and easily. this volume features eight songs by the american latin rock band santana.
Specifications:
Language |
English |
Release Date |
October 2018 |
Length |
48 Pages |
Dimensions |
0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2" |
7. Jackson Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist Sl2 – Black
Product Details:
Slipknot lead guitarist mick thomson is one of metal’s most successful and revered players. his game changing, take-no-prisoners approach to metal guitar has influenced countless musicians worldwide, while his black hole-heavy de-tuned guitar sound has been an integral part of slipknot for more than two decades. used, very good condition, a few minor scratches, no cracks. gigbag or case not included. designed to withstand his acclaimed aggressive technique and tone, the pro series signature mick thomson soloist sl2 is a sinister axe loaded with high-quality features including a bound mahogany body coupled with a graphite reinforced through-body one-piece maple neck—carved to a custom super-thin profile for maximum comfort and high-speed playability, and a 12”-16” compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 frets and block side dots. this signature soloist is powered by a pair of mick thomson signature seymour duncan blackouts to complement the complex, crushing riffs thomson plays in dropped tunings. the emty bridge pickup offers the energy and output of the original blackouts but with thomson’s custom voicing to emphasize the percussive chunk of palm-muted notes. designed for crystal clear clean tones, the emty neck pickup can also produce more aggressive mids and increased sustain for high-speed solos and ominous melodic interludes when you crank up the gain. other features include a jackson mtb ht6 hardtail bridge and locking nut for laser-accurate intonation and ultra-stable tuning, a single volume control, three-way blade switch and a recessed barrel jack.
Specifications:
Body shape |
Double cutaway |
Body type |
Solid body |
Body wood |
Mahogany |
Body finish |
Satin |
Orientation |
Right handed |
Neck shape |
Ultrathin |
Neck wood |
Maple |
Joint |
Neck-through |
Scale length |
25.5 in. |
Neck finish |
Gloss |
Radius |
Compound |
Fret size |
Jumbo |
Number of frets |
24 |
Inlays |
Side position markers |
Nut width |
1.687 in. (42.8 mm) |
Configuration |
HH |
Neck |
Blackouts EMTY |
Bridge |
Blackouts EMTY |
Active or passive pickups |
Passive |
Piezo |
Yes |
Active EQ |
No |
Control layout |
Master volume |
Pickup switch |
3-way |
Kill switch |
No |
Bridge type |
Fixed |
Bridge design |
Jackson MTB HT6 hardtail bridge |
Tuning machines |
Die-cast sealed |
Number of strings |
6-string |
Country of origin |
United States |
Reviews:
I had played one of these in a store and liked the feel. After having one for a few weeks, I like it even more. I'm slightly taller than the average guy. Hence my fingers are a bit longer than the average guy. Maybe it is just because the neck seems to get thinner as you get up to the higher notes, but it seems like the neck is a little wider than the rest of my guitars up around the 15th to 24th frets. ("rest of my guitars" include Les Paul, Strat, Ibanez RG550, EVH Wolfgang, and others for reference). Aside from how great the paint job LOOKS, it does not have a gloss coat on it. This is a good thing since the paint job extends up the back of the neck allowing your hand to slide quite freely on the back of the neck. The bridge humbucker is fantastic. It screams the notes clearly with ZERO noise or hum when not playing. I'm not that impressed with the neck humbucker, but that's comparing it to the neck hum on my Les Paul, Carvin, and PRS Custom. AND, for about 90% of the 80s hair band songs you are never using that pickup anyway. The Floyd Rose is great! I got tired of waiting for it to need minor tuning adjustments naturally, so I'm to the point of TRYING to make it go out of tune even slightly and it STILL stays locked in tune. Overall, this guitar is now my GO TO for anything 80s (the biggest chunk of my playing preference).Steve
Having tried playing MANY of these in my hands, it seems that the quality control out of the Jackson Indonesia factory is hit-or-miss. If you get a good unit without problems, it is a great guitar with a great sound for a great price! And the looks are so nice as well. The neck thru body construction is so smooth and sweet. However, you might get a dud that sounds horrible. Or it might have severe defects in the neck or locking nut. In my experience, about 50% are of poor quality.
I was keen to find a 6 string that had a fixed bridge that I could use for covers and so I can retune to alternate tunings easily without having to get the screwdrivers and spending a lot of time retuning like a Locking Tremolo guitar. Thankfully the guitar already had Seymour Duncan pick ups in which are essential to having a aggressive tone but as well allow good expression so this meant it would be a case of getting the guitar out the box and playing rather than buying separate pick ups having to fit them in and so on. As I wanted a guitar that wasn't black or brightly colored the desert sand finish on the guitar really stood out and attracted me. Most of the SLP2's have a great selection of finish's. As for the neck and wood finish it is very smoothly and allows you to get quick access from from end of the neck to the other. Behind each the tuners on the headstock, there is this interesting circular turning device to help lock in the strings. This may help keep it in tune more but I also just attribute it staying in tune due to the general quality of the guitar. I bend the strings a lot for my lead playing and I play very aggressively with thick picks and rhythmically so once I put some heavier strings on (my preference) and configured the bridge saddles with a very small L shaped Allen/hex key the guitar stayed in tune.Tom H.
8. Jackson Pro Series Sl2a Soloist Charcoal Gray
Product Details:
This item may show slight signs of use. it has been quality checked by our team of repair technicians to ensure it meets high standards. promotional materials, offers, software or subscriptions available when purchased new may not be available with this ex-demo product. sleek, stunning, superior. the jackson pro sl2a takes guitar design to new heights, with a host of professional features for you to enjoy. whenever you pick it up, you will feel the quality craftmanship and attention to detail which has gone into its construction, and you'll find playing it to be an unforgettable experience. with seymour duncan tb-6 distortion and sh-6n distortion pickups loaded into the bridge and neck positions respectively, the tone which erupts from this masterpiece is searingly hot. whether youre looking for some high gain mayhem or to make some crunchy, pristine riffs, the jackson pro series sl2a has everything you need, and more. bring flair to your music. the floyd rose locking tremolo system allows you to use the whammy bar with complete freedom, so you can add some vibrance to your playing. being made from maple, the one-piece neck adds plenty of bright resonance, whilst the oiled finish provides smoothness and ultra fast playability. a mahogany body combined with an ash top give the sl2a all the tonal substance it needs, so you can be confident that every note you play will sound rich and clear. this is one instrument which has all the hallmarks of a professional standard guitar.
Specifications:
Body shape |
Double cutaway |
Body type |
Solid body |
Top wood |
Ash |
Body wood |
Mahogany |
Body finish |
Satin |
Orientation |
Right handed |
Neck shape |
Soloist |
Neck wood |
Maple |
Joint |
Neck-through |
Scale length |
25.5 in. |
Truss rod |
Standard |
Neck finish |
Oiled |
Radius |
Compound |
Fret size |
Jumbo |
Number of frets |
24 |
Inlays |
Piranha tooth |
Nut width |
1.68 in. (42.67 mm) Locking |
Configuration |
HH |
Neck |
SH-6N Distortion |
Bridge |
TB-6 Distortion |
Active or passive pickups |
Passive |
Series or parallel |
Parallel |
Control layout |
Master volume, tone |
Pickup switch |
3-way |
Bridge type |
Tremolo/Vibrato |
Bridge design |
1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) |
Tuning machines |
Die-cast |
Number of strings |
6-string |
Country of origin |
Indonesia |
Reviews:
I had played one of these in a store and liked the feel. After having one for a few weeks, I like it even more. I'm slightly taller than the average guy. Hence my fingers are a bit longer than the average guy. Maybe it is just because the neck seems to get thinner as you get up to the higher notes, but it seems like the neck is a little wider than the rest of my guitars up around the 15th to 24th frets. ("rest of my guitars" include Les Paul, Strat, Ibanez RG550, EVH Wolfgang, and others for reference). Aside from how great the paint job LOOKS, it does not have a gloss coat on it. This is a good thing since the paint job extends up the back of the neck allowing your hand to slide quite freely on the back of the neck. The bridge humbucker is fantastic. It screams the notes clearly with ZERO noise or hum when not playing. I'm not that impressed with the neck humbucker, but that's comparing it to the neck hum on my Les Paul, Carvin, and PRS Custom. AND, for about 90% of the 80s hair band songs you are never using that pickup anyway. The Floyd Rose is great! I got tired of waiting for it to need minor tuning adjustments naturally, so I'm to the point of TRYING to make it go out of tune even slightly and it STILL stays locked in tune. Overall, this guitar is now my GO TO for anything 80s (the biggest chunk of my playing preference).Steve
Having tried playing MANY of these in my hands, it seems that the quality control out of the Jackson Indonesia factory is hit-or-miss. If you get a good unit without problems, it is a great guitar with a great sound for a great price! And the looks are so nice as well. The neck thru body construction is so smooth and sweet. However, you might get a dud that sounds horrible. Or it might have severe defects in the neck or locking nut. In my experience, about 50% are of poor quality.
I was keen to find a 6 string that had a fixed bridge that I could use for covers and so I can retune to alternate tunings easily without having to get the screwdrivers and spending a lot of time retuning like a Locking Tremolo guitar. Thankfully the guitar already had Seymour Duncan pick ups in which are essential to having a aggressive tone but as well allow good expression so this meant it would be a case of getting the guitar out the box and playing rather than buying separate pick ups having to fit them in and so on. As I wanted a guitar that wasn't black or brightly colored the desert sand finish on the guitar really stood out and attracted me. Most of the SLP2's have a great selection of finish's. As for the neck and wood finish it is very smoothly and allows you to get quick access from from end of the neck to the other. Behind each the tuners on the headstock, there is this interesting circular turning device to help lock in the strings. This may help keep it in tune more but I also just attribute it staying in tune due to the general quality of the guitar. I bend the strings a lot for my lead playing and I play very aggressively with thick picks and rhythmically so once I put some heavier strings on (my preference) and configured the bridge saddles with a very small L shaped Allen/hex key the guitar stayed in tune.Tom H.
9. Jackson X Series Soloist Sl3x Dx Guitar Frost Byte Crackle
Product Details:
The jackson name has always been synonymous with state-of-the-art guitar technology, and the company continues to lead the way in crafting instruments that exceed the demands of today's most discerning players. melding modern materials and construction with molten metal style, the jackson x series soloist sl3x dx crackle features an explosive frost byte crackle and yellow crackle finishes. a sleekly contoured basswood body and pure jackson neck-through-body construction ensure ergonomic comfort during long sets, along with monstrous sustain and smooth playing all the way up to the 24th jumbo fret. graphite-reinforcement rods run through the maple neck, protecting it against environmental depredations, while the ultra-fast 12"-16" compound radius bound laurel fingerboard is built from the get-go for easy chording and riffing near the nut and rapid, fret-out-free leads as you move up the neck. the sl3x dx crackle comes loaded with a select power trio of jackson pickups; high-output mini rail humbucking pickups in the middle and neck positions are matched to a high-output humbucking bridge pickup for complementary harmonics and highly dynamic responsiveness. single volume and tone controls along with a five-way blade switch shape the formidable pickups' output, making their power yours to command. the recessed floyd rose special double-locking tremolo bridge system is fluidly easy to use, ensuring that your axe precisely returns to its original tuning after every dive-bomb. yet another bold step in the world of high-tech guitars, the sl3x dx crackle also bears jackson's traditional appointments–black hardware, dome-style control knobs, durable finish that easily shakes off sweat and other grime, pearloid sharkfin fingerboard inlays and the famous jackson pointed 6-in-line headstock.
Specifications:
Body type |
Double cutaway |
Top wood |
Basswood |
Body wood |
Basswood |
Body finish |
Gloss |
Neck shape |
Not specified |
Neck wood |
Maple |
Joint |
Neck-through |
Scale length |
25.5" |
Truss rod |
Dual-action |
Neck finish |
Gloss |
Radius |
12"-16" compound |
Fret size |
Jumbo |
Number of frets |
24 |
Inlays |
Pearloid |
Nut width/material |
1.6875" (42.86 mm) Floyd Rose locking |
Configuration |
HHH |
Neck |
Proprietary humbucker |
Middle |
Proprietary humbucker |
Bridge |
Proprietary humbucker |
Control layout |
Master Volume/Master Tone |
Pickup switch |
5-way |
Bridge type |
Tremolo/Vibrato |
Tuning machines |
Sealed die-cast |
Number of strings |
6 string |
Orientation |
Right-handed |
Reviews:
Overall: I recently purchased $179 minion Jackson v which I tuned like a ukulele for a performance. As soon as I played it, I remembered how much I loved my Charvel Jackson from my college days. So I ordered the soloist 🙂 what a great guitar. It’s the only guitar I own that isn’t made in the United States. (Beside the minion)But it’s a keeper. Absolutely love the neck. All the little things too. Such as coming with strap locks. Matched paint and binding on the neck. All in all a great purchase.
I bought it for the neck thru construction and the finish which is quite stunning and very well done. The "Duncan Design" pick-ups are crappy, muddy and middy. Replaced them with "REAL" Seymour Duncan "Pearly Gates" and it sounds great now. The Floyd sits too low in the pocket (unlike my Charvel's do) poor engineering on Jackson's behalf. You can't get to the allen heads when you change strings because they sit so low in the pocket. You actually have to change one string at a time or insert the whammy bar and physically push it down to raise the rear of the Floyd so you can access the allen heads that hold the strings to the bridge. I have 17 guitars and this one is hands down the hardest guitar to change strings on I have ever owned. If Jackson would put better pick-ups in this model, and re-engineer how the Floyd Rose is mounted, it would be a lot more popular, but like most Jackson guitars priced under $1,500 they opt for the cheap electronics which in my opinion has been the case with every Jackson I have owned, you need to change the pick-ups and pots. The guitar itself is quite nicely made, balanced well and sounds awesome with real pick-ups in it.dtvamigo
This is a sweet guitar. The sustain is excellent, quite a difference from any bolt on neck guitar. I have a 1991 Ibanez 540SLTD, it is an excellent guitar. Been playing that for nearly 3 decades and its still my main guitar. This Jackson SL3X Soloist is just as playable. The neck is very comfortable from top to bottom. The Duncan designed pickups are very good too. Make no mistake, this is a shred guitar through and through. Can it do evreything else in between, like classic rock, jazz, country? Absolutely. You can dial in just about any sound needed. The pickups seem to have good output, but not insane, which i like. I also own a late model Ibanez RG350DX, with the infinity pickups. Those pickups, especially the bridge, are really loud, and overly distorted. I find that i have to roll the volume back to keep clarity. These pickups in the Jackson have good clarity. The neck and middle hot rails pickups are sweet. Artificial harmonics sing everywhere. The Floyd Rose special seems to stay in tune good as well. The fine tuners are a little gritty feeling, not anything wrong with em, but not silky smooth. They probably will get smoother as time and use allows them to break in. The hardware seems good. Solid tuning heads. Nice adjustment of knobs and pickup selector switch. The finish, neon orange, is flawless. Binding on neck and headstock is nicely done as well. The only issue i had with mine was fretbuzz on the first fret, 5th and 4th strings. Quick turn of the truss rod nut to add a little relief and reset the bridge height took care of that. This is a very fast neck to riff and shred with. Of course its great for slow playing, open chords etc… but, if Klingons are around, Warp Factor Five! Neck through Jackson Soloist, its a spaceship in disguise as an electric guitar. My Ibanez 540SLTD has an amazingly fast and thin neck, this Jackson is without a doubt on par with that, plus 2 more frets/ Jackson has better sustain and there is no sub 4 a thruneck.Freddy F
10. Santana Guitar Anthology [Book]
Product Details:
(guitar recorded versions). 21 of the most iconic songs from legendary latin guitarist santana are presented in this collection of note-for-note guitar transcriptions with tab. includes: black magic woman * the calling * evil ways * the game of love * into the night * jingo (jin-go-lo-ba) * love of my life * maria maria * no one to depend on * oye como va * smooth * toussaint l'overture * victory is won * and more.
Specifications:
Language |
English |
Release Date |
October 2017 |
Length |
224 Pages |
Dimensions |
0.7" x 9.0" x 11.9" |
11. Schecter 271 Mark Thwaite Solo-Ii Guitar, Ultra Violet
Product Details:
The schecter mark thwaite solo-ii electric guitar was made in south korea. the mahogany body was fitted with a solid maple top. the maple neck (c-profile) was glued to the body and fitted with a rosewood fingerboard (radius 14). the body and the neck were lacquered in high gloss. 22 x jumbo frets provide great playing pleasure. schecter locking tuners provide the right tuning. the output was realized by a seymour duncan jb sh-4b bridge humbucker and by a seymour duncan alnico pro ii aph-1n humbucker.each electric guitar is optimally adjusted in our workshop before sending.
Specifications:
Country of Origin |
South Korea |
Guitar Color Shown |
Ultra Violet (UV) |
Tuners |
Schecter Locking |
Fretboard |
Rosewood |
Neck Material |
Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods |
Inlays |
Mother of Pearl Blocks |
Scale |
24.75" (628mm) |
Neck Shape |
Thin 'C' |
Thickness |
@ 1st Fret-.787" (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret-.866" (22mm) |
Frets |
22 X-Jumbo |
Fretboard Radius |
14" (355mm) |
Nut |
Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq |
Nut Width |
1.653" (42mm) |
Truss Rod |
2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32" (4mm) Allen Nut |
Guitar Colors |
Ultra Violet (UV) |
Hardware Color |
Gold |
Top Contour |
Arched Top |
Dexterity |
Right Handed |
Construction |
Set-Neck |
Top Material |
Solid Maple |
Binding |
Aged Creme Multi-ply |
Controls |
Volume/Volume/Tone(Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch |
Knobs |
Grip Tip Speed Knob |
Strings |
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 (.010-.046) |
Reviews:
This is a wonderful guitar by any standard, it's sound is very full and syrupy. It has been very well built. I like it for clean stuff in addition to it's obvious Rock qualifications. I don't play metal music but I could see that it could be used for the heaviest stuff. This guitar is truly a split personality so the versatility factor is awesome. I've always loved Duncan pups and these are the best I've ever heard. Finish on the guitar is spectacular the hardware is gold and a bit gaudy; But that's what Rock is all about. Consider a Schecter Ax if you want to get a quality instrument that's quite affordable.marphilipmathew_0
12. Play Santana (Dvd)
Product Details:
Carlos santana, multi-time grammy and latin grammy award winner, was named by rolling stone magazine as one of the greatest top 20 guitarists of all time. he pioneered rock, salsa & jazz fusion as both a solo artist and with his band, santana. max milligan, guitar institute (london) instructor and senior examiner for registry of guitar tutors (london college of music), will show how to incorporate the different techniques into your own style so you too will be able to play like santana!
Specifications:
Subgenre |
Instrumental Music [nf] |
Countries Produced |
United States |
Duration |
69 minutes |
Year of Release |
2011 |
Product Tags |
DVD |
Program Type |
OneTimeOnly |
Screen Format |
Enhanced Widescreen for 16×9 TV |
Language |
English |
Studio |
Arts Magic |
Reviews:
Technically Max is an OK guitarist. Nothing Flash, Nothing Outstanding. Some people should never think they can do justice to an Instructional DVD when they are so boring! The lack of timing backing tracks whilst learning the licks is frustrating and highlights the lack of professionalism. So overall the DVD was made on the cheap and lacks the sophistification of more modern productions. There are other Instructional Santana DVD's from guitarists that have a better comprehension of the 'Spirit' of Carlos Santana and his stylistic playing.zenross
13. Santana: Guitar Play-Along, Volume 36 [Dvd]
Product Details:
The dvd series lets you hear and see how to play songs like never before. just watch, listen and learn. each song starts with a lesson from a professional guitar teacher. then, the teacher performs the complete song along with professionally recorded backing tracks. you can choose to turn the guitar off if you want to play along or leave the guitar in the mix to hear how it should sound. you can also choose from multiple viewing options fret hand with tab wide view with tab pick fret hand close-up and others. songs: evil ways, hope you're feeling better, no one to depend on, oye como va, samba pa ti, se a cabo, song of the wind. run time 2 hrs, 14 min.
Reviews:
This is older style lessons. The teacher does a super job giving you the songs note for note. It would be nice if you could isolate a few bars and have them repeat or slow them down etc. like on lots of newer lessons. But still in all it is excellent.wy03bay
14. Santana – Soul Sacrifice (Vinyl)
Product Details:
Viva la santana! guitar icon santana is celebrated with this eye-popping tri-color vinyl pressing. includes vintage live and studio recordings recorded in the band's hometown of san francisco including a smoking hot version of their hit single "evil ways" recorded at the world-famous fillmore theater age group: adult.
Reviews:
Muddy sound on first listen so ymmv. Maybe tweek my treble? A pretty record for completist.kedrock
15. The Essential Santana
Product Details:
Celebrating over 30 years of beautiful, spiritual and compelling musical brilliance, this magnificent 2-cd collection includes 33 important recordings, personally chosen by carlos santana himself, spanning his entire career. each track on this amazing retrospective has been digitally remastered for superior sound. the essential santana also includes new liner notes and rare, unseen photos. 33 classic tracks on 2 cds, all chosen by carlos! a killer set from one of rock's prolific icons! digitally remastered sound from the original master tapes. full color booklet featuring insightful liner notes and rare and historic photos.
Specifications:
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer |
No |
Product Dimensions |
5.5 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches; 4 Ounces |
Original Release Date |
2002 |
Run time |
2 hours and 35 minutes |
Country of Origin |
USA |
Number of discs |
2 |
Reviews:
Amazing 2 CD set of Santanas best songs from his Columbia days.racar9852
This CD brought me back in time. Many great songs that I have forgotten about and do not feel "out dated". Santana has such a recognizable sound and his unbelieveable talent is second to none.chada4580
This is a fantastic CD. It starts from the begining in 1969 and goes through 1989. The Compilation of music is fantastic. His Kindred music is awesome. The blend of cultures that he has used is truly a spiritual reflection of himself. If ou are a fan this is the CD to acquire.estimbo1962
16. Best Of Carlos Santana – Signature Licks: A Step-By-Step Breakdown Of His Playing Techniques [Book]
Product Details:
Explore the music behind one of the guitar's greatest innovators with a hands-on analysis by wolf marshall of 14 santana classics. songs include: black magic woman * evil ways * gypsy queen * hope you're feeling better * oye como va * persuasion * smooth * soul sacrifice * and more. the price of this book includes access to audio tracks online, for download or streaming, using the unique code inside the book. now including playback+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, pan left or right available exclusively from hal leonard.
Specifications:
Binding / Edition |
Paperback; 2nd |
Dimensions (inches) |
12.00 (H) x 9.00 (W) x 0.25 (D) |
Date of Publication |
Mar 1, 2017 |
Dewey Decimal Classification |
781 |
Library of Congress Classification |
MT |
Product Genre/Category |
Music / Instruction & Study / General |
17. Santana – Iv
Product Details:
April 15, 2016 marks the release date of santana iv, the wildly anticipated studio album that reunites the revered early 70s lineup of guitar icon carlos santana (guitar, vocals), gregg rolie (keyboards, lead vocals), neal schon (guitar, vocals), michael carabello (percussion) and michael shrieve (drums). the album signifies the first time in 45 years since 1971's multi-platinum classic santana iii that the quintet has recorded together. santana iv features 16 all-new tracks written and produced by the band that burst with the same unparalleled energy and superlative musicianship that made santana a pioneering force in world music and a household name across the globe. joining the core santana iv band in the studio are current santana members karl perazzo (percussion) and benny rietveld (bass), with the legendary vocalist ronald isley guesting on two cuts.
Specifications:
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer |
No |
Language |
English |
Product Dimensions |
4.95 x 5.61 x 0.26 inches; 2.24 Ounces |
Original Release Date |
2016 |
Run time |
1 hour and 16 minutes |
Country of Origin |
USA |
Number of discs |
1 |
Reviews:
The CD arrived quickly and well packaged – no problems with playing it. The music I am still considering being a very long time Santana fan. Billed as most of the old band back together again and music in the old style – the latter I would disagree with, but closer to the early days than many previous CDs. For me the CD improves music-wise about half-way through and not so keen on first half. I guess I will continue to listen to the earlier CDs as more my taste.jtri6196
This is not a blockbuster record that will catapult the band back into international acclaim. Its a few long time friends and musicians getting together again and proving that the past can be put aside and something new can be created. There is some excellent music here,…a few good songs and a couple of filler tracks. All in all a solid B effort. For Santana freaks like myself i was happy to see Carlos, Michael Shrieve, Gregg Rolie and Neal Schon together again. It reaffirms my faith that any obstacle can be overcome w/ respect for one another and, a belief that the past can be put aside and the Santana legacy continues on w/ new music from this band.zendrummer607
Great to hear the original lineup of Santana back together, I had to play this cd quite a few times to before I started to enjoy it .Apart for some very lame lyrics the musicianship wins out with Carlos,Neil,Greg and the drumming of Michael who basically drifted apart starting from Santana 3 and finally splitting that lineup for Caravanserai . Well worth a listenblayden50
18. Santana: Brothers Cd
Product Details:
Santana brothers carlos joins brother jorge (ex-malo) and young nephew carlos hernandez in a six-string summit that puts the three guitarists in all-instrumental solo, duo and trio settings. santana fans frustrated by the band's invariably lame vocalists will eat up the abraxis-style latin blues of "luz amor y vida" and the instrumental duel on "brujo." competitive pricing with our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive.
Specifications:
Music Genre |
Pop, Pop Rock |
Performer |
Santana Brothers |
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H) |
5.00 x 1.00 x 6.00 Inches |
Release Date |
08/19/2003 |
Reviews:
good album with plenty of range,with the help of his brothers he manages to be years ahead of the crowd,the first track "industrial" is a collection of instrumental NOISE symbolizing workplace that ends up a rocky song,the album then settles into the good rocky music we are used to from the guitar magician.a top album for the collector or fandizzy_dalley
A album of instrumental music, different from the usual santana but i found it interesting to listen too and it's also another santana album in my collection.epepco
I like the pieces by Carlos and Jorge Santana the most. Cousin Carlos seems a bit heavy for this particular CD (more Joe Satriani sounding then melodic). This is really not for everyone, it's very nice electric guitar work if you are into that. If you're looking for lyrics and more dance tunes, this isn't the right CD. Although Carlos Santana and 'guests' play drums on this CD I find it a little 'loop' sounding at times, but I can tell it is a real drummer. For the Relaxing, Melodic, Santana Connoisseur, you'll love it.scottb-630
19. Santana – Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time
Product Details:
Santana tackles some of the greatest guitar-based rock tracks of all time, including george harrison's "while my guitar gently weeps" and ac/dc's "back in black," with chris cornell, joe cocker, nas, and a whole host of other guests.
Reviews:
I think if you like santana you will love all his cds etc.jonesstevenb1ri
If you are in to rock and roll guitar classics this is a must CD,turbodon
Great album when i ordered it i thought it was gonna be a collection of great santana songs, imagine my surprise when it was a tribute to the rock greats by santana. And what a tribute. Viva santana!Kyguy6565
20. Ultimate Santana
Product Details:
Ultimate santana is the first ever career-spanning celebration of the artists and his music, from the groundbreaking early years through the continueally explosive arista years. new hits featuring speical guests chad kroeger, tina turner, and other suprise guests make this a must-have collection for any music-lover. his is an unparalleled, contunuing success story, told fully here on one cd.
Reviews:
If you like/love Carlos Santana music like I do this is a must have. Some great old ones and some absolutely beautiful instrumental ones too.Janet
When my wife got this cd she threw herself in my arms. Nice!ret4life
Love it! The best music cd of Santana I have so far.. Listen to this one more than the other Santana Cd's. I also have Santana Supernatural,Between Good And Evil, and Santana. They're all great! Nice addition to my collection of music along with other great ones in Classic Rock and Santana has great variety.kar197ken